Quick answers
- Does Gene R. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gene R. Howard accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Gene R. Howard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 700 Original Medicare patients and 13,557 services for Gene R. Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gene R. Howard's NPI number?
- 1255343794. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Gene R. Howard, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 700 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,557 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)11,905 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)455 services
- Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face (64612)166 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)143 services
- Repair of tendon of upper eyelid (67904)142 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis54%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Depression20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gene R. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1101 Clarity RdMt Pleasant, SC 29464 (888) 856‑1878
- 2060 Charlie Hall Blvd, Suite 201Charleston, SC 29414 (888) 856‑1878
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gene R. Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Eyecare Physicians LLC27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Mt Pleasant
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mt Pleasant, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Eyecare Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255343794 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians